The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1887-10-01
MANLEY TALKS.
Riaine's Feeling Regarding the Re-
publican Nomination for '88.
No Man Has the Right to Say He Is
orIs Not a Candidate.
The Trip to Europe Likely to be Pro-
longed Until Next June.
Especial to the Press.1

AUGUSTA, Sept 50.-Hon. ]. III. Manley
was at home this afternoon to a representa-
tive Of the PRESS, who found him busily en-
gagged in the details of the many bushes;
enterprises which he manages.
"Have you any special news from Mr.
Blaine?" was asked.
NO." replied Mr. Manley, Ibis daughter
Mrs. Coppinger, and her children are still
here, where they have been all the summer
Mr.. Walker Blaine is now here for a few
days; and the only news from Mr.. Blaine i.
that he, Mrs. Blaine and his two daughters
have enjoyed perfect health since their de-
parture for Europe, and have passed most
agreeable time, receiving marked attention
wherever they have been.''
| when is Mr.. Blaine to return?"
| Il do not know, but have no question he
Will not return until next June; that was his
intention when he departed
Did you see the recent interview with
William Walter Phelps?a
Il did, and read it with great satifaction. /"
What information have you upon the
subject? is Mr.. Blaine candidate for the
Presidency"
Not to my knowledge; l do not think any
man has the right to say he is or is not a
candidate; DO not think Mr.. Blaine has in
mated to any one what his desires are."
do you think that Mr. Blaine did not
want the nomination in SAP"
Il agree with Mr.. Phelps. / know that
Mr.. Blaine said before the nomination and
at the time OF it that he did not think any
Republican could be elected: and | know
that he did not seek the nomination"
do you think Mr.. Blaine was as strong
as his party in the last election?"
That is not question to think about; it
is question of mathematical demonstra-
tion. He received 2SS,0o0 more votes than his
party, and l think that settles the question
who was the stronger"
Are not Mr.. Blaine's friends at work for
his nomination."
mo true friend of Mr.. Blaine, so far l
know, is doing the slightest thing for his
nomination. can see good many resons
why Mr.. Blaine would not care for the nom-
nation; he is blessed with health; is busy
all the time; enjoys the comforts and happi-
ness OF home life: cannot go anywhere
without meeting with wide circle of
friends; has today the largest personal fol-
lowing OF any man on the continent; is
known and admired the world over What
more could be added were he President? ?"
Don't you think he will be nominated p,
That depends | think the Republicans
at the next National Convention will noIni-
nate the strongest and most available candi-
date, assuming, Of course, that no man will
be nominated who will not make fit and
true Republican President. If there is any
one man who is stronger than any other Re-
publican, that man should be, in my judg-
ment will be nominated"
"Who, in your judgment, will that man
well, of course, my Judgment you ought
TO know without asking. l believe
that there is no man in the Republican party
who can poll so many votes as Mr.. Blaine
/ believe he is the strongest Republican in
this land: stands as the leader; but | may
be mistaken in my Judgment
We'll, II Mr. Blaine were nominated, do
you not think he would accept the nomina-
That do not know; have no right to
speak for him. / can only say that l hope
ne Will be nominated, and / sincerely be-
leye that If nominated he will be elected.
But do not believe his special friends are
going to make any effort to secure his nomi-
nation. If he is nominated it must be be-
cause the Republicans, large majority of
them, believe he is the best and strongest
candidate for the party to select; and this
belief should be SO unmistakable that his
nomination will come with practical una
nimity. A nomination thus rendered would
be of vastly more honor to Mr.. Blaine, and
would be of greater benefit to the party"